http://66.39.115.216/index.php/site/index/ en kevin.vigneault@viget.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-02T21:44:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_18_advice_the_17_and_the_88_both_know_the_way_to_victory_lane_he/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_18_advice_the_17_and_the_88_both_know_the_way_to_victory_lane_he/#When:20:44:00Z Hello everyone and welcome back to where it all got started some 17 races ago. Let's get to the picks for Saturday night's Coke Zero 400. In the "A" group any combo package of these should be good - the 14, 18, 24, 48. The 17 and the 88 both know the way to victory lane here. In the "B" group look for the 5 and the 2 to be really good along with the 83. A dark horse pick from this group for me is the 6. And teammates the 9 and 19 are back at a track that both have had solid results. Looking at the "C" group you know the 55 can get around here and the 43 and 44 have had good runs. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July and good luck this weekend! DJ Dale Jarrett's Expert Analysis 2009-07-02T20:44:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_18_advice_my_picks_in_the_a_group_this_week_may_surprise_some/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_18_advice_my_picks_in_the_a_group_this_week_may_surprise_some/#When:20:43:00Z Well we're back at the home of NASCAR! I'm looking forward to the Coke Zero on Saturday night and hope the weather holds out. My picks in the A group this week may surprise some of you but I like how the 29 is coming along. I also think the 31 could have a good showing. But my lineup is for sure going to have the 88 in it - he's loves this place. For your B drivers you have to have the 39 and the 2 or 5 this weekend. And the C group is really the toughest but don't hesitate to start the 55 or the 77 who is getting better and better each week. A dark horse pick or two from this group for me would be the 82 and the 12. Good luck and have a great 4th of July weekend! Elliott Elliott Sadler's Expert Analysis 2009-07-02T20:43:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_17_advice_the_29_31_and_33_have_all_run_well_here/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_17_advice_the_29_31_and_33_have_all_run_well_here/#When:16:50:00Z Hello everyone and welcome back east to Loudon, New Hampshire. We'll be back at this track when the Chase starts in September so pay attention to how everyone runs this Sunday. In the "A" group this could be the week the RCR cars really break out. The 29, 31, and 33 have all run well here in the past. But if you still have room to start the 14 or the 16 they are solid choices. You wouldn't make a mistake if you plugged in the 24 or the 48. In the "B" group you have to like the way the 39 has been running this year. And coming off a top 10 last week at Sonoma my man in the 19 and his teammate the winner at Sonoma the 9 should be solid this weekend. The 42 is out to prove something and he's doing it. The 2 and the 5 are also very good and should get you some quality points. The group that can make a good score become a winning score is the all important "C" group and you have to go with the cars that are running consistently like the 20, the 77, and the 47. For a possible dark horse pick I like the 55. Good luck everyone and have a great weekend. DJ Dale Jarrett's Expert Analysis 2009-06-26T16:50:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_17_advice_the_11_car_runs_really_well_here/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_17_advice_the_11_car_runs_really_well_here/#When:16:47:00Z Hello and welcome back to the East Coast at the track known as Martinsville on steroids – Loudon, New Hampshire. Going from a road course to this track is night and day. Well my picks from the A group this week are going to be made from two of these - 24, 48, the 16, 99, and possibly the 17. The 11 car runs really well here so you might want to start him. The B group is always tough to choose from but my teammate in the 9 is on a roll. Also look for solid performances from 5 as he knows his way here to victory lane and the 39 and 42 are good choices. My sleeper pick is the 07 car. The C group separates the haves from the have nots and my choices this weekend will come from either the 12, the 47, or maybe the 44. Don't forget about the 20 car. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend and I'll see you at the track. Elliott Elliott Sadler's Expert Analysis 2009-06-26T16:47:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_16_advice_you_have_to_look_at_the_18_24_and_the_14/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_16_advice_you_have_to_look_at_the_18_24_and_the_14/#When:18:44:00Z Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Sonoma. Well, there really is only one way to put this. What you have here this weekend is a group of guys who are considered elite road course drivers, a group of guys who can get a decent finish, and then a group of guys who have not quite mastered the road course setups just yet. I am going to try to steer you in the right direction. In the "A" group, you have to look at the 18, 24, and the 14. Now you can still get quality finishes out of the 48, 11, and possibly one or two others, but those first three are the ones I will be looking to start come Sunday. In the "B" group, you have a short list again of drivers who can get you those top finishes you are looking for. In this group, I really like the 42, 26, and the 07. For a dark horse, keep an eye on Mr. Gilliland. He got himself a second place finish here last year. In the "C" group, here is where you will find all of your ringers. There are quite a few of these ringers entered into Sunday's race, so this may be a good time to plug one or two of them in for some of your regular starters. Out of those guys, I will be watching Said and Fellows most intently. Other drivers out of this group that may end up in my starting lineup are the 47 and the 7. Good luck everyone and have a great weekend. DJ Dale Jarrett's Expert Analysis 2009-06-18T18:44:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_16_advice_i_like_the_usual_suspects_the_14_18_and_the_24/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_16_advice_i_like_the_usual_suspects_the_14_18_and_the_24/#When:18:43:00Z Here we are back to the road courses. Now some people love 'em, and some people hate 'em, but they are here to stay and I like them. They provide a different challenge to the drivers and the crews. And it is always good to spice things up a little with some scraping and banging. In the first group, I like the usual suspects, the 14, 18, and the 24. You really can not argue with their success at here and at the Glen. The 99 and 17 can get you some decent finishes. For my dark horses out of this group, the 29, 31, and the 33 should finish well here this weekend. They really know how to get around these tracks. This may be a good place to plug at least one of those Childress drivers in. In the second group, the 42 and the 2 will be good on Sunday. I also like the 07, 39, and the 26. For my dark horses out of this group, I like the 1 and the 83 to finish well. In the last group, I like the 47, 7, and possibly the 34 out of the regular starters. Out of the ringers that are coming in, I like Fellows, Carpentier, and Said. I will probably start at least one of the ringers come Sunday. Have a great weekend and I will see you at the track. Elliott Elliott Sadler's Expert Analysis 2009-06-18T18:43:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_15_advice_how_can_you_not_take_a_look_at_the_14/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_15_advice_how_can_you_not_take_a_look_at_the_14/#When:20:03:00Z Well as the old saying goes, "where there's Smoke, there is fire." And there is no one else who is on fire quite like my man Smoke. He wrinkles up his primary car and then comes out and wins in his backup. That is impressive. In the "A" group this week, how can you not take a look at the 14 and what he is doing, and not plug him into one of your spots? He is a force to be reckoned with right now. But remember we are in Michigan, and the Fords usually run well here in Michigan. So my plan of action in this group is to plug some sort of combination of the 99, 17, and 16 in these spots. In the "B" group, I am leaning towards the 39 again. He did not finish particularly well here last year, but that team is on such a roll. I also like the 00, 42, and the 26. Got to keep an eye on the Fords. In the "C" group, you really have to appreciate what the 47 and 77 are doing and how well they are finishing this year. I am extremely impressed with both of their performances to date. The 55 and the 43 should give you a chance at some decent point days. Good luck everyone and have a great weekend. DJ Dale Jarrett's Expert Analysis 2009-06-11T20:03:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_15_advice_keep_an_eye_on_the_31_and_the_33/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_15_advice_keep_an_eye_on_the_31_and_the_33/#When:20:01:00Z Back to Michigan. This is a great track because it gives everyone plenty of room to pass and move around. You can mash it to the floor and really wind your car out. It is really a ton of fun. In the first group, man Tony is hot. You got to look at him hard here. I also like how the 99 and 48 run here. Keep an eye on the 31 and the 33. They could get you a good finish this week. In the second grouping, I like the 5, 39, and possibly the 83. He had a couple of top 10's here last year. I think the 6 is due for a good run. The 2 should return to form here on Sunday. In the third group, I am going to probably start the 20 in one spot. From there, it will probably come down to the 12, 44, or the 77. This is getting tougher and tougher to pick these guys starts. I want to have some starts left over at the end of the season for some of these guys, but some weeks you feel like there is no time like the present and you go ahead and use them. I think I'll just go buy some more teams!!! Good luck all and I will see you at the track. Elliott Elliott Sadler's Expert Analysis 2009-06-11T20:01:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_14_advice_i_really_like_the_48_and_the_11/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/dales_week_14_advice_i_really_like_the_48_and_the_11/#When:21:54:00Z Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Pocono. This is indeed one of the most unique stops on our circuit, and always a fun race to watch and drive. The three turns are a challenge in regards to setting up your race car. In the "A" group this week, I really like the 48 and the 11. Our point's leader should have a good finish here. The 99 and the 17 look like they could be rounding into form, and ready to make some noise. In the "B" group, I know you only have so many starts you can use on Mr. Martin, but this track suit him well and he will be a force on Sunday. I also like the 83 and the 9 to have good finishes. The 9 had a win and a seventh place finish here last season. In the "C" group, I will be leaning towards the 44, 77, and possibly the 12. The 44 had a pair of top 20 finishes here last season. Also, keep an eye on the 82. I think he has a real shot at having a good points day here. Have a safe and fun weekend everyone. DJ Dale Jarrett's Expert Analysis 2009-06-04T21:54:00-05:00 http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_14_advice_i_am_going_to_keep_plugging_the_88/ http://blog.paythefan.com/blog/elliotts_week_14_advice_i_am_going_to_keep_plugging_the_88/#When:21:52:00Z Hello people and welcome to what we refer to as the second race in our Northern swing on the schedule. I have always loved racing at Long Pond. Just because your car is good going through one or maybe two corners, does not mean it will be worth a hill of beans once you get to that third corner. This is a testament to the setup of the car as well as how good the driver can handle the track. Should be a lot of fun. Let's get to it. In the first group, I guess I am going to keep plugging the 88 until he finally wins, and then I can say, "see, I told you so." This racetrack is a good place for him to build some more momentum for him. He had a fourth and a twelfth here last season, and I think he gets a top ten here this weekend. I also like the 48, 16, and possibly the 31. I know the Childress cars have not been outstanding thus far, but this is a good spot for the 31. In the second group, I like the 2, 39, and of course the 9. My dark horses here are the 1 and the 26. They both had a pair of top 20 finishes here last season. In the last group, I am going with the 20 and possibly the 47. Regan Smith is a dark horse out of this group that I will be watching intently. The 77 should have another quality run out of this group as well. Good luck everyone and I will see you at the track. Elliott Elliott Sadler's Expert Analysis 2009-06-04T21:52:00-05:00